When Trading Cards Meet Coin Collecting!

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Written By Paolo
A passionate collector of sneakers, Funko Pops, and Displates. Paolo has been a sneakerhead since teenager and has built an impressive collection of rare and highly sought-after kicks.

Have you seen the new sports trading coin? Yes, you heard that right! There is a new collection where trading cards meet coin collecting! In this article, we’ll take a closer look at these sports trading coin and where you can get them!

Also, in other news, there is a new Air Jordan 6 ‘Aqua’ set to be released on October 7! Let’s look at the details of this sneaker and where you can cop them!

What are we waiting for? Let’s dive right in!

Trading Cards Meet Coin Collecting:

Celebrity Mint is blending the realms of sports memorabilia and coin collecting by introducing a groundbreaking concept: legal tender trading coins that transform precious metal coins into trading cards, showcasing the names, images, and likenesses of iconic figures from both the sports and pop culture worlds.

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Mike Tyson Legends Series Trading Coin | Image Courtesy by Celebrity Mint

Kicking off Celebrity Mint’s exciting collection of meticulously crafted gold and silver collectibles is the Legends Series. This series will spotlight legendary figures such as boxers Jake Paul, Mike Tyson, and Floyd Mayweather, along with professional wrestling icon Ric Flair and baseball’s record-setting hits leader, Pete Rose.

Kenny Duncan Jr., co-founder of the Duncan Group and Houston’s U.S. Coins and Jewelry, expressed Celebrity Mint’s mission: to connect the worlds of coin collecting and sports memorabilia enthusiasts.

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Mike Tyson Legends Series Trading Coin | Image Courtesy by Celebrity Mint

He mentioned, “Our goal was to pioneer the concept of a precious metal trading card by transforming a legally minted coin into a card format. We’re confident that our blend of superb craftsmanship, cutting-edge technology, and unique celebrity collaborations will generate an entirely new level of thrill for collectors worldwide.”

Celebrity Mint’s legal tender coins hold certification from the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) and come with special PCGS-designed labels. These precious metal legal tender trading coins, referred to as Proofs, are authenticated and certified by the Numismatic Guaranty Co. (NGC), utilizing their newest coin grading division, NGCX.

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Ric Flair Legends Series Trading Coin | Image Courtesy by Celebrity Mint

For collectors seeking even more excitement, there’s the chance to pursue limited-edition golden ticket inserts, which include redemption certificates for exclusive experiences with sports legends, autographed memorabilia, and other exciting prizes.

In Other News:

New Air Jordan 6 ‘Aqua’

As part of Jordan Brand’s upcoming Fall 2023 Air Jordan collection, we’re getting an exciting release: the OG-styled “Aqua” Air Jordan 6 colorway.

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Air Jordan 6 ‘Aqua’ | Image by Nike

For longtime Air Jordan enthusiasts, this particular design will bring back fond memories as it’s borrowed from the iconic “Aqua” Jordan 8 color scheme and brought to life on the Air Jordan 6 silhouette.

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Air Jordan 6 ‘Aqua’ | Image by Nike

Mark your calendars because these kicks are slated for release on October 7th, and they’ll be available for a retail price of $200! You can snag a pair for yourself through the Nike SNKRS App. Don’t miss out!

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